Watertown Town, MA Demographics

The total population of Watertown Town is estimated to be 35,181 with 16,796 males (47.74%) and 18,385 females (52.26%). There are 1,589 more females than males in Watertown Town.
The median household income in Watertown Town was $109,607 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 4,199(3.69%) from $113,806 in 2020. This income is 146.91% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Watertown Town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $141,088. Overall, the median household income for the city of Watertown Town stands at $109,607.
In Watertown Town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $66,528 for males and $58,555 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $93,464 for males and $90,606 for females.
In Watertown Town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $124,413, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $81,339.
In 2022, the population of Watertown Town was 35,022, a 0.47% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Watertown Town's population was 35,188, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 35,331 in 2020.
The median age in Watertown Town, MA is 39.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.14% were under the age of 15, 17.99% aged 15 to 29, 52.44% aged 30 to 64, 14.89% aged 65 to 84, and 2.53% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Watertown Town population: 76.49% are White, 3.71% are Black or African American, 0.35% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.94% are Asian, 2.38% are some other race and 5.14% are multiracial.